[FO1/PP] {E3} Everything's Different Now <<Earning a living - Merchant>>

[Sam 0]

Sam has spent some time in this game doing nothing but search for her friends that were supposed to meet her here. In the other MMO games that she has played previously, they have always stuck together. Not knowing how much time as actually passed, Sam decides to start alone in this world. Being on floor 1 and seeing everyone else around her with all sorts of different gear, she decides to head to the quest board to see what would be viable to take at a low level like hers. 

Opening the board with ease, scanning through saying "This would be too difficult right now and this one wouldn't make sense" as she reaches the quest Earning a living. "Hmm, this seems to be a great starter. A way to get my footing." Sam takes this quest and it shows options of which to be proficient in. Reading each topic carefully as stumbles upon a Merchant. "This seems interesting enough, let's try this one." Sam excepts the quest and turns toward the fountain as she thinks she sees one of her long lost friends. Walking toward the red-cloaked figure calling out "Hey! There you are Ronnie. Where have you been?" As she approaches this figure she starts to notice that it might not be who she thought it was. 

Spoiler

HP:20 Energy:2

Equipment:

Starter Dagger

Starter Light Armor 

  

Edited April 22, 2020 by Sam

[Raidou 1]

A girl with raven black hair clatters up out what seemed to be out of nowhere, approaching and beckoning in a name he did not recognize with a fast tread in an instant he was hoping to avoid. A few of the surrounding eyes turned and felt as though they could pierce his flesh, Raidou was awaiting a commune of the guild but it seemed as though he would need to present a brave face in this unwanted words in the center of town as he had an image to uphold and inspire confidence in those he found himself responsible.

If the goals were to be met, for the wheels to continue to turn he would face this adversity with a firm stance. The stance of Firm Anima. "I am not Ronnie." Raidou spoke with a softened tone through clenched teeth, adjusting the glasses on his nose with the sunlight creating a physical barrier between the girl and his eyes.

Spoiler

Raidou, The Red Wanderer:

Level: 31

HP: 620/620

En: 62/62

Weapon: The Black Star - Genesis [1HSS] (T1/Perfect): Paralyze 1 (9-10), Taunt (+1 Hatred from Attacks/Howls, +2 on Focused), Vampiric [Offensive] 1 (Recover 10% of Total HP on 9-10)

Misc: Onyx Spectacles [Trinket] (T1/Perfect): +3 Loot Dice

Misc: Red Wanderer's Robe [Light] (T1/Perfect): +3 Evasion

Skills:

1 Handed Straight Sword: Rank 3

Parry: Obtained

Gatherer: Obtained

Searching: Rank 5 (GM) (+5 Loot Dice on Non Combat Gathering)

Concentration [Extra]: +1 Accuracy on next attack, 3 turn cool down

Battle Ready Inventory:

Auric Sol  [1HSS] (T2/Perfect): +6 Base Damage

Self-Heal Recovery Potion*4

Teleport Crystal*1

Swordsman's Gauntlet [Heavy] (T2/Perfect): +54 Damage Mitigation

 

Edited April 22, 2020 by Raidou

[Kasumi 0]

The first to meet up with the guild leader in an earnest attempt at not keeping her cousin waiting to awfully long. A brush of her orange hair and a pull of the cloth hand wraps that adorned her wrists past a flood of ogling eyes to her outlandish appearance, she passes toward the fountain and the quest board where Raidou was surely waiting.

"I am here Raidou, sorry if I'm late." She spoke with a yawn, it was early as usual and expected of him as he had a habit of being active at all sorts of strange times. Kasumi was ready for whatever Raidou had planned for the day, but given frequent occurrence it was more then likely going to be another exercise. Raidou had made a habit of teaching that Kasumi could see, and despite her reluctance could see the value in such things. A black haired girl was with Raidou to which she did not recognize at first glance. "A friend of yours?" Kasumi asked but was sure she knew the answer.

Spoiler

Kasumi, The Blossom:

Level: 11

HP: 220/220

EN: 22/22

Weapon: Master White Hand Wraps (T1/Perfect/Hand-Wrap) +3 Damage

Armor: White Red-Trimmed Gee (T1/Perfect/Light Armor) +3 Eva

Misc: Orange Hairband (T1/Perfect/Clothing): +3 Loot Dice

Damage: 9

Evasion: 3

Loot Dice: +3

Skills:

Martial Arts Rank 3 (+5 Base Damage)

Concentration [Extra]: +1 Accuracy on next attack, 3 turn cool down

Battle Ready:

Mugen Tenshin Decree (T1/Perfect/Clothing) +3 Acc

 

Edited April 22, 2020 by Kasumi

[Simmone 0]

Last to the party in a sway of her black equipment that clung to her frame in an accent of her curves, Simmone chose to wear this given her yukata would surely get filthy at whatever the swordsman that had written the script she was following had planned. Past those who found some interest in her feminine charm that she was self taught to extrude, in a controlling exertion of power over those who would be interested in such things. To a pack the familiar Kasumi, the artisan girl and Raidou the guy she was expected to sort through the guild vault that seemed to fill on its own.

Simmone wasn't sure how, but she wasn't stupid and this boy was capable of bulking the vault in excess fairly quickly and eventually maybe he would share the source if she bode her time long enough. A stock of such magnitude would surely be a fantastic selling in her store, to be sure. There was another though, some unknown 3rd person to which she did not know "Hope you've not been waiting long. Who's this then?" Simmone asked with a piqued interest.

Spoiler

Simmone, The Black Cat

Level: 7

HP: 140/140

EN: 14/14

Weapon: Ornate Quicksilver Rapier [Rapier] (T1/Rare) Bleed 1 (12 Unmitigated Damage per round for 2 rounds on NBD 9-10), Keen (+1 BD after successful attack on the following attack.)

Armor: Embrace of the Lotus [L.A.] (T1/Perfect): Evasion 1, Recovery 2

Misc: Gilded Lotus [T1/Perfect/Trinket] (+3 Loot Dice)

Damage: 2

Loot Dice: +3

Keen: +1 BD after landing a strike, for the next attack

Recovery 2: Recover 2 EN on CD-6+

Evasion: 1

Bleed: 12 Unmitigateable damage each round for 2 rounds (9-10)

Skills:

1H Rapier: Rank 1

Concentration [Extra]: +1 Accuracy on Next Attack, 3 turn cool down

Battle Ready Inv:

Cat's Gaze [Trinket] (T1/Perfect) +3 Accuracy

 

Edited April 22, 2020 by Simmone

[Sam 0]

Closing the distance and hearing this guy say that he wasn't Ronnie, facing the red-cloaked figure with a half-smile saying "Yea I realize this now. Sorry for the confusion." While speaking, two other females are heading our way asking curiously who Sam was to be. "I'm just a simple girl passing through trying to locate her friends which I thought wrongly that this guy was" pointing to the guy in red. The black-haired female and the orange-haired female were very small in height compared to Sam. Caring enough to elaborate her sudden appearance Sam says "Okay look, my friends seemed to of ditched me and I am going on this Earning A Living Quest to become a Merchant. You guys seem higher level than me due to how you are all equipped, so would you help a fellow player out and I'll be out of your hair afterward" with confidence to each word spoken as she really didn't think it could be done alone at her current level. Even though it was just a beginning quest, Sam didn't know what to expect from this world and she wasn't willing to take the risk alone. 

Edited April 22, 2020 by Sam

[Raidou 1]

The others seemed to fuel Raidou with a courage, a facade that he must wear giving his words adamant solidity, and a clarity that was almost uncharacteristic of the swordsman. Looking to Simmone and Kasumi at the principle, it was something he vowed to assist with in silence and the girls were more than likely aware of the fact given. "Simmone, Kasumi." Raidou remarks with nothing more than their names beckoning them with a change of plans. The task he would have undertaken pales in importance to the new prospect, and adjusting his frames on his nose Raidou starts to beat a path away starting the length toward Torunka as to keep with the pace of haste.

Waiting outside the walls of the village in question the others would undoubtedly catch up as Raidou vanished into the surrounding treeline and started locating the objects in question, using his magnifying lens in a quick perusal of his surroundings.

ID# 143352 results: Craft: 5, Loot: 8+[5/3]=16, Success!

Gathering with Full Energy:
CD1-3: 2 Eggs
CD4-6: 3 Eggs
CD7-9: 5 Eggs
CD10-12: 6 Eggs

[Gatherer Activated!] +1 Bonus Materials

[Eggs Collected!] +3 Eggs

2*T1 Materials Obtained!

Total T1 Materials: 2

Total Eggs: 3

Edited April 22, 2020 by Raidou

[Kasumi 0]

"And he's off." Kasumi exclaimed as she knew this was all Raidou needed to hear to alter his course, as with Quinn prior the day seemed to take a rapid break in another direction. Following the usual Kasumi produces a ring from her inventory with a flick of her menu open, a silver band laden with emeralds that would suit the upstart with what she had unknowingly started. Placing the ring in her palm and folding her fingers shut, Kasumi starts a sprint to catch up with the guild master. Disappearing in the same cul de sac as the one with a few others she follows the vanish red to see Raidou scanning about and pulling free a few objects. "Right to it I see." Kasumi remarks peeling out her hand pick and starts to harvest while keeping a parted eye to surroundings to keep a watch and create a field of safety for the newcomer.

Kasumi gives Sam:

Spoiler

Name:	Silver Band - Farore's Wind
Profession:	Artisan
Rank:	7
Roll ID:	138401
Roll Result:	11+1
Item Type:	Trinket
Tier:	1
Quality:	Perfect
Enhancements:	Loot Dice 3
Post Link:	Here
Description:	A silver ring composed in simplicity with small emerald gems laden about its exterior in tiny sockets. Keeps a cool head from an almost calming breeze that seems to flow about the wearer and keep the heat from sticking to your back.

 

ID# 143358 results: Loot: 14+3=17, Success!

[Eggs Collection Ineligible!]

1*T1 Materials Obtained!

Total T1 Materials: 1

Edited April 22, 2020 by Kasumi

[Simmone 0]

Simmone being the last to leave Sam's side, an earnest interest peaked on the principle "Merchant hmm? Well then come on. Raidou has already gone on ahead as usual." She says as Raidou vanishes outside the walls of the city. "I can teach you a thing or to but the first step is speaking to your trainer in Torunka." Sending Sam an invite and then extending the same to the others but she knew where they were headed she was sure.

Removing herself and turning about in attempts to lead the girl with a beckon of the hand "Well are you coming my dear?" Simmone remarks adjusting her clothes just a bit closer to her waist in preparation for the journey before heading off. The girl would be able to locate the lot if she had accepted the party invite as Raidou and Kasumi do and Simmone finds them with ease from a lead on her minimap. 

ID# 143359 results: Loot: 4+3=7, Failure!

[Eggs Collection Ineligible!]

Edited April 22, 2020 by Simmone

[Sam 0]

With haste in her steps, Sam opens her HUD to accept the invite of her newly find party. Smirking at the long black haired female as she fixes her clothing. "And how can you teach me, useless you are a Merchant yourself?" A short laugh that ended as quickly as it came, Sam keeps pace with the others now seeing them on her mini-map. At the arrival of the group, she finds the other two party members gathering away. Short after she sees the black-haired woman doing the same. Sam looks to her quest and travels to where the nav marker which was indeed Torunka Village. Following where it takes her through the town, Sam finds herself in a building with an NPC Merchant Trainer named Billy. They have a very interesting conversation about how and what the quest will consist of before Sam walks back to the group still gathering from the same patch.

Sam places the ring that Kasumi had given to her and watches the team learning, as to follow pursuit in the next gathering attempt.

Sam Equips Silver Band - Farore's Wind (+3 LD)

 

Edited April 22, 2020 by Sam

[Raidou 1]

A break of roots the area seemed secure and it seemed as though Simmone had taken to showing her the ropes through a subtle show of interest that Raidou had happened to catch.

Good Raidou thought in silence, a principle had been imparted, and having another of the guild with much less direct input take the initiative to do so was a proof of more to come. Leaving the pair to their devices in intrigue to see how it would play out, and if he would have to step in. Until then Raidou would keep his distance and allow Simmone the opportunity to prove that which she claimed. A rapid shift of hands to the rhythm of snapping roots proved expertise as a tidy some began to build in the daylight in an automatic harvest with his attentions divided doing little to halt his ability to do so and it appeared to those who would look on that he was focused.

ID# 143493 results: Craft: 7, Loot: 7+[5/3]=15, Success!

Gathering with Full Energy:
CD1-3: 2 Eggs
CD4-6: 3 Eggs
CD7-9: 5 Eggs
CD10-12: 6 Eggs

[Gatherer Activated!] +2 Bonus Materials

[Eggs Collected!] +5 Eggs

3*T1 Materials Obtained!

Total T1 Materials: 5

Total Eggs: 8

Edited April 22, 2020 by Raidou

[Kasumi 0]

The tap of a silver edged hand tool begins to cause a rain of stone in small fragments as Kasumi worked away in earnest on the node for which she had started to become accustomed, in tapping at varied angles to create a section to which she could slide her slender hands in to pop free the beautiful component. It was proving more difficult than she had hoped as the rock seemed a bit denser and although Kasumi could get her hand wrapped around it given the pocket she had weaved, a hearty pull did not allow it out. "OOmph" Kasumi exclaimed in her pull, placing a hand to her chin before a few more taps of stone begin again as she looks to an alternate method of removing it from the sphere. The snapping of roots was painfully apparent from behind her, and looking over her shoulder in pause Raidou seemed to be making it look as easy as expected.

Always so capable

ID# 143497 results: Loot: 8+/=11, Failure!

[Eggs Collection Ineligible!]

Total T1 Materials: 1

Edited April 22, 2020 by Kasumi

[Simmone 0]

The clearing the other members seemed hard at work and a moment passes by before the girl seemed to return. "i assume your presence means you've spoken to that insufferable Billy, then now you must locate some items for your trade. Look for some parcels wrapped away, you'll find no matter how hard you try they cannot be opened. When you have three take them back to that idiot and he will show you how to use appraisal and unlock them." Simmone asks and explains, for she was all too familiar with the principle. "To answer your prior question, yes I am a merchant. Simmone Eschete, Owner of the black odyssey at your service."

Moving it to meet the others, doing her best to keep a peaked ear "Call if you need me, dear, until then these small packs of coin won't retrieve themselves." Doing her best to scan about and retrieve something she finds very little that speaks to her, the breaking of roots drawing her attention just like in First Lessons Raidou was milling away in a fervor. Jesus Christ

ID# 143506 results: Loot: 11+3=14 Failure!

[Eggs Collection Ineligible!]

Edited April 22, 2020 by Simmone

[Sam 0]

"Hmm some parcels that can't be opened" Sam scans around for a moment seeing nothing of note yet so she proceeds into the tree line to look about the large bushes around. Sam's hands scrabble through some brush and after not finding anything in that one she moves to the next. After a few minutes of no luck, Sam stands there for a moment to think and search. "This is harder than it looks" saying while she scans the area for a noticeable area that this something she was looking to obtain was visible. With a careful slow movement of the head, Sam manages to find a large boulder in the distance that seemed to have a small glowing light behind it. "Gotcha" Sam remarks as she heads in that direction. Spotting a small chest behind the rounded surface, Sam opens the chest to find some form of weapon. "One down, two to go" Sam calls out to the group as she places the unidentified weapon in her bag and begins the search for her next target.

 

ID# 143512 results: Craft: 3, Loot: 16+3=19

T1 Unidentified Perfect Weapon

Edited April 22, 2020 by Sam

[Raidou 1]

Simmone seems to explain the routine with quite a gusto, seeming fueled by the principle of teaching her trade, and Raidou can find some common ground at the ideal. Simmone was not off base either, as the guild vault was quite filled with the very same objects in question that Simmone had yet to handle. Continued mill of the patch underfoot as Kasumi was watching just as intently as he.

A small pile deposited to his satchel Raidou thought to intervene just a tad, the girl was heading out to far and could pull something unknowingly which would cause some unnecessary turbulence. Sliding past the girl without pause past where she was now knowing her name from his party listing. "Sam do not stray too far from the center, no way of knowing what may lay just out of sight that would wish you harm." A firm and confident warning fueled by the presence of his guild.

ID# 143520 results: Craft: 9, Loot: 13+[5/3]=21, Success!

Gathering with Full Energy:
CD1-3: 2 Eggs
CD4-6: 3 Eggs
CD7-9: 5 Eggs
CD10-12: 6 Eggs

[Gatherer Activated!] +2 Bonus Materials

[Eggs Collected!] +5 Eggs

3*T1 Materials Obtained!

Total T1 Materials: 8

Total Eggs: 13

Edited April 22, 2020 by Raidou

[Kasumi 0]

The gem was being more stubborn than the blossom would have liked, she was not one to anger but the difficulties were causing some fluster. Wrapping both hands around the increased gapping she had created about the piece she had hoped that possibly it would give it enough wiggle to pop free. But it seemed so strongly affixed to the rock and despite a hefty pull it would not budge to her attempts. "Would you just..." Kasumi exclaims in her dismay, taking a deep breath to clear her head as Raidou follows behind Sam as she vanishes into the treeline. "Raidou will keep an eye on her, while I deal with you. You...Butt" Kasumi spoke in assurance leaving the watch of the girl to him and her attentions shift back to the node, determined to get the gem she had been so diligently to no end trying to remove from it.

ID# 143525 results: Loot: 8+3=11, Failure!

[Eggs Collection Ineligible!]

Total T1 Materials: 1

Edited April 22, 2020 by Kasumi

[Simmone 0]

The black cat gingerly took a deeper look at the patch as Raidou finishes the section he had been working on, standing and proceeding after Sam who had wandered off. "She's probably fine." Simmone exclaims as her words fall to deaf ears, her interest on the patch trying to see if she could see whatever had been aiding the boy. Then taking to Kasumi's side and taking note of the relative untouched gemstone she was presumably fighting with. "Giving you a fight yeah?" Simmone chuckled as she pulled it from the stone with ease before a continued word "Makes it look so easy, you know the guild vault is filled with bags of these, I can't keep up with the count. Every time I open a bag I find more and more packs of these very same albeit bigger. I wonder where they all come from?" Simmone asks rhetorically for she was starting to get the inkling of where they might be stemming with a conclusion being drawn from the patch of herbs and the huge bulk in the hall.

ID# 143529 results: Loot: 13+3=16, Success!

[Eggs Collection Ineligible!]

1*T1 Materials Obtained!

Total T1 Materials: 1

Edited April 22, 2020 by Simmone

[Sam 0]

While searching for her next target, Raidou appears next to her with words of wisdom. "Yea, you're probably right..." Sam pauses for a moment to look at his name continuing "Raidou. I shouldn't get reckless in this game. It never ends well" agreeing with what he said. "I'll go this way" as Sam points toward the group "to find these last two items." Sam turns toward the group walking a few steps forward before turning to Raidou looking him over. Raising a brow with curiosity flowing through her mind she says "Your stance and words make me think leader and without thought came to my aid as to be genuinely concerned for my safety. Very interested to who you might be now Raidou," with a smile of recognition Sam turns to the others as she scans the area with the notion to find the second quest item.

Something with a small shine appears in the distance a few yards from the group. Sam turns to Raidou saying "Regardless, thanks for caring" and turn back to head toward the shining object. A small bag lays on the grassy lands, peering inside is a single potion that she didn't recognize. Smiling Sam places it next to her other quest item and starts scanning the area for more loot.

ID# 143538 results: Craft: 10, Loot: 15+3=18

T1 Unidentified Perfect Consumable 

  

Edited April 22, 2020 by Sam

[Raidou 1]

"I try to be, that is the most we can all hope for, recklessness brings those who wield it a fall. The tapestry of the world is painted with examples of what you know to be true." Raidou spoke accompanying the girl back to the clearing where vision would allow foresight of aggressors. "I appreciate the sentiment, a leader I am not too certain. A direction is all I offer and a wall to hide behind when the flames threaten to rend the flesh from your bones. By necessity I do this, I do not pretend to know if its a choice but I hardly find it important." Raidou says with the final word entering a silence as he returned to the patch and rejoined Simmone and Kasumi who seemed to fair well enough on their own. The breaking of roots begins again as Raidou starts another softened but quickened harvest of what remained for him to claim.

ID# 143563 results: Craft: 3, Loot: 14+[5/3]=22, Success!

Gathering with Full Energy:
CD1-3: 2 Eggs
CD4-6: 3 Eggs
CD7-9: 5 Eggs
CD10-12: 6 Eggs

[Gatherer Activated!] +1 Bonus Materials

[Eggs Collected!] +2 Eggs

2*T1 Materials Obtained!

Total T1 Materials: 10

Total Eggs: 15

Edited April 23, 2020 by Raidou

[Kasumi 0]

Kasumi held a hand to her face trying to deduce the best course of action to finish the removal of this gem that was so affixed to the rock. Simmone approached and asked about it to which she responds "Yeah It's just being so stub..." the sentence cut short as Simmone easily plucks it from the rock as if it was not even attached. Maybe she almost had it, maybe it was about to give. Kasumi couldn't help but exclaim "You, you...dang it. I loosened it." Kasumi frowned before a smile pops into her mouth and she chuckles, who removed it was hardly important as Simmone was more than likely just going to pass it to her later she was convinced. The guild had quite the habit of sharing and she hardly was expected to gather very much in solidarity anymore and her work never waned as well as she had quite the number of completed pieces in her shop. Tapping away with Simmone at her side not at all discouraged manages an uncut sapphire from the stone.

ID# 143564 results: Loot: 14+3=17, Success!

[Eggs Collection Ineligible!]

1*T1 Materials Obtained!

Total T1 Materials: 2

Edited April 23, 2020 by Kasumi

[Simmone 0]

Kasumi looked mad at first but then shared in a laugh which Simmone joined in, they had been through quite a lot and it was obvious she would not be undersupplied any time soon Simmone was equally convinced. "Well I'll just hold this one, for now, my dear It may be cursed." Simmone joked and left Kasumi to her devices, noticing that Raidou had retrieved Sam from the cover of the thicket and had returned to the patch he was destroying. As soon as he leans down in almost a blink of an eye another three plants lay at his side. Approaching him and watching him work, Simmone asks him "How are you so good at this? I've never asked what level are you exactly, It's not exactly important but you'd be better served much higher up wouldn't you?" Looking down at his hunched back being far to interested in an answer to do much else.

 

ID# 143568 results: Loot: 1+3=4, Failure!

[Eggs Collection Ineligible!]

Total T1 Materials: 1

Edited April 23, 2020 by Simmone